Free online PDF tool
Sign PDF Online Free
Add a typed or drawn signature to PDF pages for simple approvals, forms, and personal documents. Choose fonts, color, size, page range, and exact placement. This is not a certificate-based digital signature.
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Drop files here or choose from your device.
File privacy and limits
This tool is designed to process files in your browser where possible. That means your selected files are handled on your device instead of being uploaded to a We Love Free PDF server.
Very large PDFs can still be slow because your browser has to do the work. For a smoother experience, use smaller files when possible and always check the downloaded result before sharing it.
How to use Sign PDF
- Upload your PDF file.
- Type or draw your signature, choose style and page placement.
- Click Sign PDF and download the signed copy.
Why use this tool?
How to place a signature exactly where it belongs
A PDF signature should sit in the signature area, not float over text or cover important details. This tool opens the PDF preview so you can place the signature visually. You can type a signature with a chosen font, change the size and color, or draw with your mouse or finger. Move it around until it sits cleanly on the line or in the signing box.
For multi-page forms, check whether the signature is needed on one page, all pages, or only specific pages. Some contracts need initials on every page and a full signature at the end. If pages are sideways, use Rotate PDF before signing. If the document has blank pages, clean it with Remove Pages first.
Typed signature vs drawn signature
A typed signature is fast and neat for informal approvals, internal forms, and simple confirmations. Choose a readable font, set the color to black or blue, and adjust the size so it looks natural. A drawn signature feels more personal and is better when the signer wants a handwritten look. On a phone or tablet, drawing with a finger can be easier than using a mouse.
Always check the rules for the document you are signing. Some official forms require a specific electronic signature service or a handwritten wet signature. This free browser tool is best for everyday PDFs, school forms, simple agreements, and documents where adding a visible signature mark is acceptable.
Finishing a signed PDF before sending
After adding the signature, download the result and open it in a PDF viewer. Zoom in to make sure the signature is sharp, visible, and not covering nearby text. If the signed PDF is too large for email, run it through Compress PDF after signing. If you need a final copy with multiple documents, use Merge PDF after all signing is complete.
Do not use any online signing tool for documents that contain highly sensitive information unless you are comfortable with how the tool works. Browser-based processing helps with privacy, but the safest habit is to avoid unnecessary uploads, keep a copy of the original file, and review the downloaded signed version before sharing it.
Avoiding common PDF signing mistakes
The most common signing mistake is adding a signature before checking the page orientation and final page order. If the page later moves or rotates, the signature may no longer sit where you intended.
Use the preview to place the signature carefully, download the file, and open it again before sending. For important files, keep both the unsigned original and the signed copy so you can make changes without starting from a damaged version.
Sign PDF FAQ
Is this a legal digital signature?
This tool adds a visible typed signature. It is not a cryptographic certificate signature.
Can I draw my signature?
Yes. Use the draw option to sign with a mouse, trackpad, or finger on touch screens.
Can I choose where the signature goes?
Yes. Use horizontal and vertical placement controls and apply it to all pages or selected pages.
Does the original PDF change?
No. You download a new signed copy.
Can I draw a signature with my finger?
Yes. On touch devices, use the drawing option to create a handwritten signature with your finger, then place it on the PDF preview.
Can I sign only one page?
Yes. Place the signature on the page that needs it, or choose specific pages when you want the same signature repeated in controlled locations.